[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 102 (Wednesday, July 21, 2004)]
[Senate]
[Pages S8542-S8544]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   EXECUTIVE AND OTHER COMMUNICATIONS

  The following communications were laid before the Senate, together 
with accompanying papers, reports, and documents, and were referred as 
indicated:

       EC-8614. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Model 
     BAE 125 Series 800A, 800A (C-29A0), and 800B Airplanes and 
     Model Hawker 800 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-244'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8615. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model 330-
     202, 203, 223, and 243 Airplanes and A330-300 Airplanes Doc. 
     No. 2003-NM-183'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8616. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: McDonnell Douglas 
     Model DC9081 MD82, DC-9-83 MD 83, DC 9-87 MD87, and MD 88 
     Airplanes Doc. No. 2000-NM-110'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8617. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 737-
     600, 700, 700C, 800, and 900 Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-NM-323'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8618. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model 
     A330, A340-200, and A340-300 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-111'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8619. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Przedsiediorstwo 
     Doswiadczalno Prdoukcykne Szybownictwa ``PZL-Bielsko'' Model 
     SZD-50-3 ``Puchacz'' Doc. No. 2003-CE-66 Doc. No. 2003-CE-
     66'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8620. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Alexander 
     Schleicher Model ASW 27 Sailplanes Doc. No. 2003-CE-53'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8621. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model 
     A318, 319, 320, and 321 Airplanes Doc. No. 2004-NM-100'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8622. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Sytems 
     (Operations) Limited Model BAE Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-
     94'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8623. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300 
     B2 and A300 B4 Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-NM-337'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8624. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Raytheon Model 
     BAe 125 Series 800A Including C-29A and U-125 Variant and 800 
     B Airplanes; and Model Hawker 800 (Including U-125A Variant) 
     and 800 XP Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-216'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8625. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-
     400 and 400F Airplanes Equipped With Rolls-Royce Engines Doc. 
     No. 2003-NM-202'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8626. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Defense 
     and Space Group Model 234 Helicopters Doc. No. 2004-SW-09'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8627. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter France 
     Model EC 130 B4 and AS 350 B3 Helicopters Doc. No. 2003-SW-
     29'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8628. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Augusta S.p.A. 
     Model A109E Helicopters Doc. No. 2003-SW-32'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8629. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Fokker Model F28 
     Mark 0070 Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-NM-251'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8630. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SAAB 
     SF340A and SAAB 340B Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-18'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19 , 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation .
       EC-8631. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A319 
     and A320 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-187'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8632. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Saab Model SAAB 
     SF340A and SAAB 340B Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-17'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19 , 2004; to the Committee 
     on Commerce, Science, and Transportation .
       EC-8633. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model 
     CL-600 2B19 (Regional Jet Series 100 and 440) Airplanes'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8634. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Boeing Model 747-
     100, 200B, and 200F Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-NM-149'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8635. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasilera 
     de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-135 and 145 Airplanes 
     Doc. No. 2003-NM-104'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8636. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model 
     DHC-8-102, 103, 106, 201, 202, 301, 311, and 315 Doc. No. 
     2001-NM-331'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8637. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Bombardier Model 
     DHC-301, 3100, 315 Airplanes Doc. No. 2002-NM-297'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8638. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives:

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     Boeing Model 747-400 and 400 D Series Airplanes Doc. No. 
     2003-NM-126'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8639. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: BAE Systems 
     (operations) Limited (Jetstream) Model 4101 Airplanes Doc. 
     No. 2002-NM-208'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8640. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Airbus Model A300 
     B2 Airplanes Model A300 B4 Airplanes and Model A300 B4 
     Airplanes and Model A300 B4-600R Variant F, and F4-600R 
     (Collectively Called A300-600 Airplanes) Doc. No. 2003-NM-
     53'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8641. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Short Brothers 
     Model SD3-60 SHERPA Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-200'' 
     (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8642. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Short Brothers 
     Model SD3-60 Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-236'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8643. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Aircraft Equipped 
     with Garmin AT Apollo GX Series Global Positioning System 
     (GPS) Navigation Units with Software Versions 3.0 through 3.4 
     Inclusive Doc. No. 2002-NM-254'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on 
     July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8644. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Empresa Brasilera 
     de Aeronautica S.A. (EMBRAER) Model EMB-120 Airplanes Doc. 
     No. 2003-NM-65'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8645. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Rolls Royce plc 
     RB211 Trent 875-17, Trent 877-17, Trent 884-18, Trent 884B-
     17, Trent 892-17, Trent 892B-17, and Trent 895-17 Turbofan 
     Engines Doc. No 202-NE-19'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 
     19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8646. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Augusta S.p.A. 
     Model A109C, A109E, and A109K2 Helicopters Doc. No. 2001-SW-
     15'' (RIN2120-AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8647. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Short Brothers 
     Model SD3-SHERPA Airplanes Doc. No. 2003-NM-235'' (RIN2120-
     AA64) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8648. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Eurocopter 
     Deutschland Model MBB-BK 117, A-1, A-3, A-4, B-1, B-2, and C-
     1 Helicopters Doc. No. 2003-SW-38'' (RIN2120-AA64) received 
     on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8649. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Airworthiness Directives: Lycoming Engines 
     (Formerly Textron Lycoming) Direct-Drive Reciprocating 
     Engines CORRECTION Doc. No. 89-ANE-10'' (RIN2120-AA64) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8650. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Kimball, 
     NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-31'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 19, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8651. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Scottsbluff, NE Doc. No. 04-ACE-28'' (RIN2120-AA66) received 
     on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8652. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     Zanesville OH CORRECTION Doc. No. 03-AGL-14'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8653. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; 
     CORRECTION Broken Bow, NE Doc. No. 04-CE-39'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8654. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Modification of Class E Airspace; Trinidad, 
     CO CORRECTION Doc. No. 03-ANM-04'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8655. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Standard Instrument Approach Procedures; 
     Miscellaneous Amendments (16) Amendment No. 3099'' (RIN2120-
     AA65) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8656. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``IFR Altitudes; Miscellaneous Amendments 
     (16) Amendment No. 449'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 19, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8657. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class D Airspace; St. 
     Cloud, MN Modification of Class E Airspace; St. Cloud, MN 
     Doc. No. 03-AGL-21'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on July 19, 
     2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8658. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment to Restricted Area 6604; 
     Chincoteague Inlet, VA Doc. No. 04-AEA-05'' (RIN2120-AA66) 
     received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, 
     Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8659. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Establishment of Class E Airspace; 
     Cooperstown, NY Doc. No. 04-AEA-04'' (RIN2120-AA66) received 
     on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8660. A communication from the Paralegal Specialist, 
     Federal Aviation Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Amendment of Class D and E Airspace; 
     Goldsoro, NC Doc. No. 04-ASO-5'' (RIN2120-AA66) received on 
     July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8661. A communication from the FMCSA Regulatory Officer, 
     Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration, Department of 
     Transportation, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of 
     a rule entitled ``Federal Motor Carrier Regulations; 
     Hazardous Materials Safety Permits'' (RIN2126-AA07) received 
     on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on Commerce, Science, and 
     Transportation.
       EC-8662. A communication from the Attorney-Advisor, 
     Maritime Administration, Department, transmitting, pursuant 
     to law, the report of a rule entitled ``Maritime Security 
     Program'' (RIN2133-AB62) received on July 19, 2004; to the 
     Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation.
       EC-8663. A communication from the Acting Under Secretary of 
     Defense, Comptroller, Department of Defense, a report 
     relative to a multiyear procurement for the Tomahawk Cruise 
     Missile (Block IV All-Up-Round (AUR)) Fiscal Year 2004 
     through 2008; to the Committee on Armed Services.
       EC-8664. A communication from the Administrator, Energy 
     Information Administration, Department of Energy, 
     transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     information for 2003 on the country of origin and the sellers 
     of uranium and uranium enrichment services purchased by 
     owners and operators of U.S. civilian nuclear power reactors; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8665. A communication from the Assistant Secretary for 
     Fish, Wildlife, and Parks, Department of the Interior, 
     transmitting, a draft of proposed legislation entitled the 
     ``Lowell National Historical Park Boundary Adjustment Act''; 
     to the Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.
       EC-8666. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Guidance Regarding Certain Cross Chain 
     Transactions'' (Rev. Rul. 2004-83) received on July 19, 2004; 
     to the Committee on Finance.

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       EC-8667. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Transfers to Provide for Satisfaction of Contested 
     Liabilities'' (RIN1545-BA90) received on July 19, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8668. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Application of Section 904 to Income Subject to 
     Separate Limitations'' (RIN1545-AX88) received on July 19, 
     2004; to the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8669. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Applicable Federal Rates--August 2004'' (Rev. Rul. 
     2004-84) received on July 19, 2004; to the Committee on 
     Finance.
       EC-8670. A communication from the Acting Chief, 
     Publications and Regulations Branch, Internal Revenue 
     Service, transmitting, pursuant to law, the report of a rule 
     entitled ``Bankruptcy Implications on Golden Parachute 
     Payments'' (Rev. Rul. 2004-87) received on July 19, 2004; to 
     the Committee on Finance.
       EC-8671. A communication from the Regulations Coordinator, 
     Department of Health and Human Services, transmitting, 
     pursuant to law, the report of a rule entitled 
     ``Participation on Department of Health and Human Services 
     Programs by Religious Organizations; Providing for Equal 
     Treatment of All Department of Health and Human Services 
     Program Participants'' (RIN0991-AB34) received on July 19, 
     2004; to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and 
     Pensions.
       EC-8672. A communication from the Assistant Attorney 
     General, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of 
     Justice, transmitting, pursuant to law, a report relative to 
     the Department's activities during Calendar Year 2003 
     pursuant to the Equal Credit Opportunity Act; to the 
     Committee on the Judiciary.

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